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Leaders
15-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Saudi Broadcasting Authority, Media Forum Participate in CABSAT 2025 in Dubai
The Saudi Broadcasting Authority, in collaboration with the Saudi Media Forum, participated in the CABSAT 2025 international exhibition held in Dubai. Their presence featured an interactive pavilion that highlighted the dynamic transformation of the Saudi media sector. This participation reflects Saudi Arabia's dedication to staying at the forefront of the global media production landscape. It aimed to explore cutting-edge advancements in broadcasting and content technology, while also fostering engagement with international media companies and institutions. The initiative also supports the promotion of the Saudi Media Forum and its flagship event, the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), which serves as a global platform for dialogue, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the media industry. As part of the event, the Saudi Media Forum organized a strategic meeting that convened prominent international media leaders to discuss pivotal trends shaping the future of the industry. Moreover, key topics included electronic archiving, production and post-production workflows, multilingual broadcasting, over-the-top (OTT) streaming, and the integration of social media into modern broadcasting ecosystems. Related Topics: SAUDIA and Saudi Broadcasting Authority Sign MoU to Launch Quality Initiatives AI League: Saudi Arabia Revolutionizes Sports with Tech-based Competition Discover 'Symphony': First Documentary Film about Saudi Pro League Saudi Media Forum Concludes, Announces Award Winners Short link : Post Views: 24 Related Stories
Tourism Breaking News
11-04-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM 2025, marked by a 16% increase in exhibitor participation at the event
Post Views: 96 Saudi Arabia's travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year. This impressive growth will be under the spotlight at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where Saudi Arabia will present its latest tourism milestones, showcase new projects and highlight its vision to become a premier destination. ATM 2025 will feature several prominent exhibitors from the Kingdom. In addition to the Saudi Tourism Authority, returning exhibitors include SAUDIA, flynas, Qiddiya Investment Company, Sixth Gulf Travel Company, Taiba Investment, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Fairmont Hotel, Cruise Saudi, and L'azure Hospitality. First-time exhibitors this year include flyadeal, Riyadh Air, Diriyah Company, Aseer, BAAN Holding Group, Makkah Hotel & Towers, Alhussam Tourism, and StayKSA. These exhibitors, along with many others, will be highlighted in a dedicated Saudi Land hall, an expanded version of last year's ATM Saudi Village, which will be representative of the Saudi Arabian culture, heritage and tourism, while reflecting the upward trajectory of the Kingdom's travel industry, which has seen Saudi Arabian exhibitor presence increase by 16% this year. Recent research conducted by VIDEC, on behalf of ATM, has highlighted Saudi Arabia's remarkable status as the largest and fastest-growing economy within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached an impressive USD 1.1 trillion, translating to a per capita GDP of USD 32,500. This positions the nation as one of the most significant and influential markets in the region.
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia will feature 16% more exhibitors at ATM
Saudi Arabia's travel and tourism sector has seen a 9.5 per cent increase in international visitors in 2024, marking a significant growth. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will showcase the country's latest tourism milestones, new projects, and vision to become a premier destination. ATM 2025 will feature several prominent exhibitors from the Kingdom. In addition to the Saudi Tourism Authority, returning exhibitors include SAUDIA, flynas, Qiddiya Investment Company, Sixth Gulf Travel Company, Taiba Investment, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Fairmont Hotel, Cruise Saudi, and L'azure Hospitality. First-time exhibitors this year include flyadeal, Riyadh Air, Diriyah Company, Aseer, BAAN Holding Group, Makkah Hotel & Towers, Alhussam Tourism, and StayKSA. These exhibitors, along with many others, will be highlighted in a dedicated Saudi Land hall, an expanded version of last year's ATM Saudi Village, which will be representative of the Saudi Arabian culture, heritage and tourism, while reflecting the upward trajectory of the Kingdom's travel industry, which has seen Saudi Arabian exhibitor presence increase by 16% this year. Recent research conducted by VIDEC highlights Saudi Arabia's status as the largest and fastest-growing economy within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached an impressive $1.1 trillion, with a per capita GDP of $32,500. The non-oil sector contributed significantly to the GDP, reaching 63 per cent in 2021, indicating a strategic diversification of the economy away from oil revenues. Inbound leisure tourists in 2023 increased from 1.12 million in 2019 to 6.2 million, while domestic travel grew from 48 million to 78 million. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: 'Saudi Tourism Authority's unwavering commitment to the event highlights the Kingdom's rapid progress in establishing itself as a world-class tourism hub and reflects the broader momentum of investment, innovation and ambition that is driving the region's travel sector forward. This year, ATM 2025 will have one of the strongest Saudi presences to date, with leading airlines, hospitality brands and cruise representation taking centre stage.' VIDEC estimates that Saudi Arabia's Total Air Market (TAM) will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.2 per cent, reaching $11.3 billion by 2028. With 40,000 hotels under development and 320,000 rooms, the Kingdom's hotel market is set to accelerate further. The ATM Conference Programme will explore Saudi Arabia's growing importance in the global travel industry, featuring 68 sessions led by 185 high-profile speakers. On 28 April, Turky Kari, Executive Director of Marketing, AROYA Cruises, will join a distinguished panel on the Global Stage to discuss the Considerations and Implications of Involving Communities in Destination Revitalisation. ATM 2025 is expected to welcome 55,000 attendees and serve as a platform to showcase over 2,800 exhibitors from more than 161 global destinations. The event will centre on the transformative power of connectivity as part of the theme "Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow's Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity." Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
10-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Saudi Arabia will feature 16pc more exhibitors at ATM
Saudi Arabia's travel and tourism sector has seen a 9.5 per cent increase in international visitors in 2024, marking a significant growth. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will showcase the country's latest tourism milestones, new projects, and vision to become a premier destination. ATM 2025 will feature several prominent exhibitors from the Kingdom. In addition to the Saudi Tourism Authority, returning exhibitors include SAUDIA, flynas, Qiddiya Investment Company, Sixth Gulf Travel Company, Taiba Investment, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Fairmont Hotel, Cruise Saudi, and L'azure Hospitality. First-time exhibitors this year include flyadeal, Riyadh Air, Diriyah Company, Aseer, BAAN Holding Group, Makkah Hotel & Towers, Alhussam Tourism, and StayKSA. These exhibitors, along with many others, will be highlighted in a dedicated Saudi Land hall, an expanded version of last year's ATM Saudi Village, which will be representative of the Saudi Arabian culture, heritage and tourism, while reflecting the upward trajectory of the Kingdom's travel industry, which has seen Saudi Arabian exhibitor presence increase by 16% this year. Recent research conducted by VIDEC highlights Saudi Arabia's status as the largest and fastest-growing economy within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached an impressive $1.1 trillion, with a per capita GDP of $32,500. The non-oil sector contributed significantly to the GDP, reaching 63 per cent in 2021, indicating a strategic diversification of the economy away from oil revenues. Inbound leisure tourists in 2023 increased from 1.12 million in 2019 to 6.2 million, while domestic travel grew from 48 million to 78 million. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said: 'Saudi Tourism Authority's unwavering commitment to the event highlights the Kingdom's rapid progress in establishing itself as a world-class tourism hub and reflects the broader momentum of investment, innovation and ambition that is driving the region's travel sector forward. This year, ATM 2025 will have one of the strongest Saudi presences to date, with leading airlines, hospitality brands and cruise representation taking centre stage.' VIDEC estimates that Saudi Arabia's Total Air Market (TAM) will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.2 per cent, reaching $11.3 billion by 2028. With 40,000 hotels under development and 320,000 rooms, the Kingdom's hotel market is set to accelerate further. The ATM Conference Programme will explore Saudi Arabia's growing importance in the global travel industry, featuring 68 sessions led by 185 high-profile speakers. On 28 April, Turky Kari, Executive Director of Marketing, AROYA Cruises, will join a distinguished panel on the Global Stage to discuss the Considerations and Implications of Involving Communities in Destination Revitalisation. ATM 2025 is expected to welcome 55,000 attendees and serve as a platform to showcase over 2,800 exhibitors from more than 161 global destinations.
Al Arabiya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at Arabian Travel Market 2025
Saudi Arabia's travel and tourism sector will showcase its record tourism growth at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, including highlighting the 9.5 percent increase it saw in international travelers in the previous year. The Kingdom saw 30 million international travelers in 2024, according to Saudi authorities. The ATM will take place from 28 April to 1 May in Dubai, where Saudi Arabia is expected to present its latest tourism milestones, showcase new projects, and highlight the initiatives it has in place to grow the sector. GCC's largest and fastest-growing economy Recent research conducted by VIDEC Consultants, on behalf of ATM, found that Saudi Arabia is the largest and fastest-growing economy within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached $1.1 trillion, translating to a per capita GDP of $32,500. This positions the country as one of the most significant and influential markets in the region. The report also revealed that the contribution of the non-oil sector to the country's GDP has increased substantially, reaching 63 percent in 2021 – a significant leap from 39 percent in 2000. Saudi Arabia also experienced a surge in inbound leisure tourists in 2023, growing from 1.12 million in 2019 to 6.2 million. Meanwhile, domestic travel grew from 48 million to 78 million in the same period. In its report, VIDEC estimated that Saudi Arabia's Total Air Market (TAM) will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.2 percent, reaching $11.3 billion by 2028. With SAUDIA focusing on international expansion and new airline Riyadh Air aiming to connect the Kingdom with over 100 cities by 2030, the report predicts this would have a significant impact on the international air travel market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.1 percent until 2028. The report also outlined how Saudi Arabia's hotel market accounted for 60 percent of the GCC's hotel market in 2024. Hotel bookings were predominantly driven by the domestic market, which accounts for approximately 70 percent of the Gross Booking Value (GBV). With 40,000 hotels under development, adding approximately 320,000 rooms, the Kingdom's hotel market is set to accelerate further, the report showed. Saudi Arabia at ATM ATM 2025 will feature several prominent exhibitors from the Kingdom, including the Saudi Tourism Authority, SAUDIA, flynas, and Qiddiya Investment Company. Other returning exhibitors include Sixth Gulf Travel Company, Taiba Investment, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Fairmont Hotel, Cruise Saudi, and L'azure Hospitality. First-time exhibitors this year include flyadeal, Riyadh Air, Diriyah Company, Aseer, BAAN Holding Group, Makkah Hotel & Towers, Alhussam Tourism, and StayKSA. These exhibitors, along with many others, will be highlighted in a dedicated Saudi Land hall in an expanded version of last year's ATM Saudi Village. ATM Saudi Village exhibits the Saudi Arabian culture, heritage and tourism, while reflecting the upward trajectory of the Kingdom's travel industry, which has seen Saudi Arabian exhibitor presence increase by 16 percent this year. 'Saudi Tourism Authority's unwavering commitment to the event highlights the Kingdom's rapid progress in establishing itself as a world-class tourism hub and reflects the broader momentum of investment, innovation and ambition that is driving the region's travel sector forward,' Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, said. 'This year, ATM 2025 will have one of the strongest Saudi presences to date, with leading airlines, hospitality brands and cruise representation taking center stage,' he added, ATM 2025 is poised to welcome 55,000 attendees and will serve as a platform to showcase over 2,800 exhibitors from more than 161 global destinations. The event will center on the transformative power of connectivity as part of the theme 'Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow's Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity.'
